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Metro Subway System To Close For Days In Maryland For Comms Upgrade: MTA
Commuters in Maryland can expect disruptions in their travels for several days as the Department of Transportation prepares to make improvements to the agency’s communications system. All stations on the Metro Subway system will be closed for several days in May to allow crews MTA to "complete key work for a new communications system that will provide a safer, more reliable subway for years to come.” The closure is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5 before reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, My 8 for the morning commute. While the subways are down, a bus bridge will operate between…
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MARC Restores Service After System-Wide Communication Outage Caused Chaos For Commuters
The Friday morning commute was hectic for some MARC travelers, as service was temporarily suspended and multiple routes were canceled due to a system-wide outage. For several hours, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) says that the Brunswick, Penn, and Camden lines were affected by a Positive Train Control (PTC) communications issue, forcing the agency to cancel trains. Update: MARC Train Service Suspension -- All MARC Train service continues to be suspended due to a system wide communication outage. Currently there is no estimated time for restoration of service. Technicians co…
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New HOV Requirements On I-66 Officially Take Effect In Virginia: Department Of Transportation
New HOV rules took effect on Monday on the new I-66 Express Lanes in Northern Virginia. As of Monday, Dec. 5, carpoolers will be required to have at least three - not two people in their vehicle, with an E-ZPass Flex transponder switched to "HOV On” mode to bypass the tolls in those lanes, otherwise, motorists will have to pay a toll that will vary, depending on the flow of traffic. The new requirement will be in effect across the entire I-66 corridor in Northern Virginia from Haymarket to the DC line. Don't forget: vehicles will need three or more occupants to qualify as a High Occu…
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Maryland Bridge Shut Down As Police Investigate Early Morning Crash
An early Monday morning crash led to the closure of a normally-busy bridge in Maryland as police investigated the incident. In Harford County, three vehicles were involved in a crash on US 40 that was reported at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 5 at the Hatem Bridge in Havre De Grace, according to officials. Traffic remains held at US 40 Hatem Bridge for crash response. #mdtraffic pic.twitter.com/7PmvtxfJVh — MDTA (@TheMDTA) December 5, 2022 The crash reportedly happened between Highway 222 and Aiken Avenue, leading to a closure of nearly two hours before the bridge was reopene…
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Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD
There will be “significant impact to pedestrian and vehicular traffic” along a busy roadway in Prince George's County after a gas line was struck by a contractor working in the area. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, the Prince Georges’s County Fire/EMS Department issued an alert advising that units were dispatched to the intersection of Lakeland Road and Baltimore Avenue in College Park for a reported gas leak after a line was struck. Officials said that there will be a significant impact on pedestrian and vehicular traffic along Route 1, which was also closed as of approxi…
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Lanes Open After Overturned Tractor-Trailer Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Maryland
All lanes are now open after a tractor-trailer overturned on I-95, shutting down lanes for several hours, authorities say. The vehicle overturned around 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23, just past exit 67 on the northbound left shoulder, according to Maryland State Police. ALL LANES ARE OPEN. pic.twitter.com/jDZpZKkqH4 — Baltimore Co. Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (@BaltCoVolFire) November 23, 2022 Significant traffic delays were expected after the crash, with travelers encouraged to seek alternate routes of travel while the incident is investigated.
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Expect Delays: Overturned Tractor-Trailer Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Maryland
Traffic has been shut down in both directions on a portion of I-95 after a tractor-trailer overturned, authorities say. The vehicle overturned around 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23, just past exit 67 on the northbound left shoulder, according to Maryland State Police. Traffic delays are continuing. Please seek alternative travel options. Follow https://t.co/2ZO0eKCuel for the latest road conditions. @MDSP @MDSHA #MDTraffic https://t.co/IBQ4cCPExV pic.twitter.com/hzpvD2N2jd — MD State Police (@MDSP) November 23, 2022 Significant traffic delays are expected after the crash, and travelers ar…
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Overturned Propane Truck Ties Up Traffic On Route 50 Bridge In Maryland On Monday Morning
US Route 50 was shut down in both directions at the Severn River Bridge on Monday morning in Maryland after a propane tank overturned on the bridge, tying up traffic. An alert was issued by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department during the morning commute regarding a large propane tank that overturned, forcing emergency crews to close all lanes in both sides of the roadway. ***Traffic Accident U.S. Route 50 on the Severn River Bridge. A large propane truck has overturned on the bridge. Currently all lanes are closed in both directions. Please use an alternate route. Emergency Crews…
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Close Call: Driver Avoids Injury After Crashing Under Rollback Truck In Maryland
A driver in Maryland avoided disaster after crashing into the back of a truck on a busy Harford County roadway. On Thursday, Nov. 3, members of the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were called at approximately 9:30 a.m. to a stretch of Route 40/Pulaski Highway to investigate and clear the scene of a violent crash. Officials said that the driver of a sedan drove into a rollback truck near the intersection of Joppa Road in Joppa, and the car wound up settling under the truck, destroying the vehicle. The car landed under a rollback truck in JoppaJoppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company …
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Water Main Break Turns Into Eye-Catching Geyser In Maryland
A water main break that sent liquids flying through the air in Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon led to some traffic delays for area residents. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, a spokesperson from the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association issued an alert advising that a stretch of Daisy Avenue was closed in Lansdowne. Officials say that the water main break turned into a geyser, forcing the closure between Century Avenue and Tulip Avenue on Tuesday to allow crews to make repairs. There has been no estimated time for the roadway to be reopened by the agency.
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Overturned Dump Truck Spills Fuel Onto Roadway, Shuts Down I-270 In Maryland
An overturned dump truck that spilled fuel into the roadway led to a closure on I-270 in Frederick County on Friday afternoon. Shortly before noon on Friday, Oct. 21, first responders were called to a stretch of the parkway near Urbana, forcing a shutdown of all northbound lanes and tying up traffic. UPDATE: Frederick County; Crash; I-270 N at Baker Valley Rd; All lanes closed; Motorists should use MD 355 as an alternate route. #MDtraffic #MDOTnews KM — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) October 21, 2022 The driver had to be extricated from the truck and was airlifted by a Maryland State P…
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Pedestrian Bridge For The Equestrian Center In Upper Marlboro Will Close For Six Months
The pedestrian bridge connecting the walkway between The Equestrian Center parking area to Judges Drive near the Courthouse in Upper Marlboro will soon be closed to repair corrosion, authorities say. The bridge will be closed beginning Friday, Sept. 30 for repairs to support beams that is expected to take around six months, according to the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office. Frequency of the shuttle service from The Equestrian Center parking area will increase during the closure, running in 8-to-10-minute intervals. The shuttle service will maintain its regular stops at the Courthouse…
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